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#SmokefreeOxon

#smokefreeoxon

Oxford,

VBA is a simple and powerful tool designed to be used in almost any conversation with a smoker and allows you to offer practical advice in as little as 30 seconds. VBA training is suitable for anyone likely to come into contact with people who smoke in their day-to-day work. Our free interactive VBA courses are of three types: Introduction to VBA: 30 seconds to save a life: A one-hour introductory session which will cover simple facts about VBA and why it’s important VBA – Level 1 training: a three-hour session looking at more in-depth ways of engaging smokers and empowering them to take action Applying Motivational Techniques workshop – Specialist groups: a one-hour session which will explore how to apply motivational interviewing techniques to enhance communication in specialist groups, e.g. mental health, maternity, vulnerable individuals at risk of homelessness etc. Book a place for a free online course that suits you: smokefreeoxon.eventbrite.co.uk. You can also complete free online training provided by the NCSCT, including the theory behind becoming a smoking cessation practitioner. Stay up to date Stay up to date with local and national best practices. Watch the recordings of the presentations from our Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance; if you are a Level 2 trained advisor, this can help top up your training. Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance meeting March 2021 – ASH Policy updates, GP Toolkit for quitting smoking, mental health and smoking Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance meeting July 2021 – e-cigarette evidence update, ADPH SE Region E-Cigarette Position Statement and VBA Training Offer Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance meeting November 2021 - delivering the Long Term Plan tobacco dependences in Oxfordshire, ASH update, Tobacco Industry Tactics Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance meeting March 2022 - smoke free playgrounds, supporting clients with mental health needs to switch to vaping, what does tobacco dependency cost Oxfordshire, and how well are we doing to reduce the smoking prevalence? Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance meeting July 2022 - The Khan Review: making smoking obsolete summary by ASH, and Smokefree Homes by Norfolk County Council. Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance meeting November 2022 - Discussion about New Year campaigns, ASH's update on e-cigarette guidance, and the NICE Guidance Assessment tool.

On Our Mind

on our mind

Wilmslow

We are Barnardo’s Healthy Minds Wiltshire, run by Barnardo’s and funded by Wiltshire Council. Barnardo’s believes in early intervention, providing support for children and young people before they face more serious mental health issues. With the right support, young people can transform their lives . Growing up is a challenge for everyone, but for some it’s more difficult than others. We offer practical and emotional support so that young people can enter adulthood with the confidence they need to achieve their full potential. We run many services across the UK, supporting young people’s emotional health and wellbeing, from one-to-one counselling to group work and schools-based programmes. This website has lots of information, practical tips and advice about supporting children and young people’s emotional wellbeing. We are here to help young people aged 5-18 registered with a GP in Wiltshire who are experiencing a range of early mental health difficulties through group work, activities in the community and counselling sessions for those young people who need more intensive support. We are also an all year round service and so our support does not stop in school holidays. We welcome referrals from young people, parents, carers and professionals. If you want to contact the service about support options in Wiltshire please complete our contact form here or email info.wiltsemh@barnardos.org.uk or call 07849 306876. Are you worried about? Panic, stress, worry and mild anxiety Low mood and mild depression Anger difficulties Sexual identity and/or gender Mild self harm Low self-esteem Problems sleeping Problems with friendship groups (including bullying) Relationship problems Relationship difficulties with family Bereavement, grief or loss Difficulties regulating emotions and behaviour Early concerns about disordered eating Body image